MINI Countryman vs Volvo XC40 Recharge Electric
Verdict
At RM258,888 versus RM278,888, the MINI Countryman is the lower-priced petrol SUV, while the Volvo XC40 Recharge Electric asks RM20,000 more and gives Malaysian buyers full-EV running with a 78.0 kWh battery and 418 km range. The Volvo is much quicker to 100 km/h at 4.9 seconds against 7.4 seconds, but the MINI has the higher 228 km/h top speed versus 180 km/h. Space is almost even: both have five seats, AWD and a 460-litre boot.
Pick the MINI Countryman if you want the cheaper AWD petrol SUV with the higher top speed and no charging routine to manage.
Pick the Volvo XC40 Recharge Electric if you want much stronger acceleration, electric drive and the longer 5-year warranty.
Key differences
- Price: MINI Countryman RM258,888; Volvo XC40 Recharge Electric RM278,888
- Power: MINI Countryman 201 hp; Volvo XC40 Recharge Electric 402 hp
- 0-100 km/h: MINI Countryman 7.4 s; Volvo XC40 Recharge Electric 4.9 s
- Top speed: MINI Countryman 228 km/h; Volvo XC40 Recharge Electric 180 km/h
- Warranty: MINI Countryman 2 years; Volvo XC40 Recharge Electric 5 years
- Boot space: MINI Countryman 460 L; Volvo XC40 Recharge Electric 460 L
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 258,888✓ | RM 278,888 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | C-Segment | C-Segment |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Assembly | CBU | CKD |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Petrol | Electric |
| Engine | 1,998 cc | Dual motor |
| Power | 201 hp | 402 hp✓ |
| Torque | 300 Nm | — |
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Driven wheels | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 7.4 s | 4.9 s✓ |
| Top speed | 228 km/h✓ | 180 km/h |
| Efficiency | ||
| Battery | — | 78.0 kWh |
| EV range | — | 418 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,433 mm | 4,425 mm |
| Width | 1,843 mm | 1,863 mm |
| Height | 1,656 mm | 1,658 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,692 mm | 2,702 mm |
| Boot space | 460 L | 460 L |
| Fuel tank | 54 L | 49 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 | 7✓ |
| Auto emergency braking | Yes | Yes |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 2 | 5✓ |
| Road tax / year | RM 439✓ | RM 545 |
Specs shown for the selected variant of each car. ✓ marks the better figure where lower/higher is objectively better. Road tax: West Malaysia, private registration.
Countryman
- RM20,000 cheaper to buy
- Higher 228 km/h top speed
- Petrol power means no charging dependency
- Slower 7.4-second 0-100 km/h time
- Shorter 2-year warranty
- Only 6 airbags versus 7
XC40 Recharge Electric
- Much quicker 4.9-second 0-100 km/h time
- 78.0 kWh battery with 418 km EV range
- Longer 5-year warranty
- Costs RM20,000 more
- Lower 180 km/h top speed
- Charging access matters more than with the petrol MINI
Countryman vs XC40 Recharge Electric FAQ
Is the MINI Countryman or Volvo XC40 Recharge Electric better?
The Volvo XC40 Recharge Electric is better for acceleration, EV range and warranty. The MINI Countryman is better if you want the lower purchase price, petrol refuelling and a higher top speed.
What is the price difference?
The Volvo XC40 Recharge Electric costs RM20,000 more than the MINI Countryman.
Which one has more boot space?
Neither has the advantage here. The MINI Countryman and Volvo XC40 Recharge Electric both have 460 litres of boot space.